FLORICULTURE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT

FLORICULTURE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT 1/30/2019 PURPOSE To stimulate the study of and interest in production and retailing of flowers, plants and foliage through the agricultural education curriculum. OBJECTIVES To be able to identify floriculture and bedding plant materials. To be able to identify and treat unhealthy plants due to pest, nutritional, mechanical or chemical injury. To be able to understand the biological and scientific principles and develop the skills underlying propagation, growth requirements, growing techniques, harvesting, marketing and maintenance of established floriculture plants. To be able to understand principles and develop skills of floral design. To be able to identify and select appropriate supplies and equipment for flower shop and greenhouse. To be able to understand and demonstrate the use of safety procedures and practices in floriculture operations. To be able to operate and maintain appropriate equipment for floriculture operations. To be able to understand and demonstrate interpersonal skills prerequisite to successful employment in the floriculture industry. To be able to understand and demonstrate proper sales and service skills. To be able to maintain records and proper reports that are accurate and legible. Effectively work together as a team. COMMON CORE REFERENCES 7th Grade CCSS.ELALiteracy.W.7.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 8th Grade CCSS.ELALiteracy.SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and wellchosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. 910th Grade HSLS12. Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms. 1012th Grade CCSS.ELALiteracy.RST.1112.3 Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text. 1 of 9

RULES AND PROCEDURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 A team representing a chapter will consist of four members. The three highest scoring members will count towards the team score. The event will have four phases: identification of plant materials, job interview, and two practicums per team. Under no circumstances will any participant be allowed to touch or handle plant material during the event except during the practicums. Observers will not be permitted in the event area while the event is in progress. Any communication between participants from the same team during the career development event will be sufficient cause for elimination of the team. Any participant caught cheating during the career development event will be, along with his or her team members, expelled from the event. All participants are expected to be prompt at their stations throughout the career development event. No provisions will be made for tardiness which will, in most cases cause late participants to lose event points. Participants will be assigned to groups for the career development event. Each participant is to stay with his or her group throughout the duration of the event or until told to change by career development event officials. To facilitate the holding of score cards during the career development event, each participant will be given a clear plastic clipboard. Also, all participants must bring their own pencils (a minimum of two No. 2 pencils). All participants will be given a participant number by which they will be designated throughout the career development event. Teams will be divided into groups so that no two or three participants from the same chapter will be in the same group. Official Dress, not business attire, should be worn. Event Format MATERIALS STUDENTS NEED TO PROVIDE: * Two sharpened No. 2 pencils * Prepared resume * Floral cutters/clippers * Ribbon shears * Wire cutters * Participants may also bring an apron and/or a tool belt and towels. Team Activity (400 Points) Each team will perform an assignment routinely performed in some phase of the floriculture industry that requires teamwork. Prior to the event, the event coordinator will select a theme and series for floriculture industry assignments that span the breadth of the industry from production to design. These tasks will be described in situational terms for presentation to each team. Fortyfive minutes will be allowed for completing the activity. there will be an additional fifteen minutes for preparation and clean up. All materials needed to complete the assignment will be provided. The type of assignments that may be used in this phase of the event include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare floral products for an event. Prepare and pack floral products for shipping and updating inventory. Create a floral product display. Create a greenhouse production and task schedule to meet the needs of a given customer. Scoring criteria for the team preparation and presentation are on the Team Activity Rubric, which will be recorded by a judge. 2 of 9

Individual Activities Phase 1 IDENTIFICATION OF PLANT MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT (200 POINTS) Forty specimens from the Floriculture Plant Identification List will be displayed for participants to identify by technical and common names. Each specimen will be designated by a number. Five points will be awarded for each specimen that is correctly identified. Each participant will be allowed 20 minutes to complete this phase of the event. Phase 2 General Knowledge Examination (100 POINTS) Participants will answer 25 multiple choice questions that cover all areas of the floriculture industry cover in DelPrince (https://www.gw.com/principlesoffloraldesign2015) This phase of the event will test participants' knowledge of understanding basic biological and scientific principle of producing and marketing flowers, plants and foliage. Each participant will be allowed 30 minutes to complete the exam. Each answer has a value of four points. 2019 2020 2021 Chapters 16 Chapters 712 Chapters 1318 Phase 3 PRACTICUMS (150 POINTS) Each participant will complete four practicums, a group activity and job interview each year and two practicums will be selected from the list for the appropriate year. (Each participant will provide his or her own florist shears, knife and pencil for this phase of the event.) 2018 Make a Dish Garden Pinching plants Media selling Plant potting / cutting 2019 Make a bud vase Job Interview One on One selling Growing procedures Pinching/Asexual/Potting Identifying & Controlling Plant disorders 2020 Design a Corsage Growing procedures Pinching/Asexual/Potting 2021 Make a bud vase Growing procedures Pinching/Asexual/Potting 3 of 9

1 Potting of Plant Cuttings (75 points 10 minutes) Plant five rooted cuttings in the pot provided. (Each participant will be given 20 cuttings from which to select five; a 5 1/2 to 6 inch pot; a 11 soil mixture at correct moisture level; marking pencil.) Ten minutes will be allowed for completion of this practicum including the judging of the potted plant cuttings. 2 Make a Dish Garden (75 points 20 minutes) Each participant will make a $25 dish garden. All plant materials, growing media and containers will be provided. Twenty minutes will be allowed for each participant to make his or her dish garden and to complete the itemized bill. 3 Make a Product Display (75 points 20 minutes) Each participant will set up a sales display of an item(s) commonly sold in florists shops or garden centers. Display areas will be established for each participant along with the product(s) to be displayed and all materials to establish the display. Twenty minutes will be allowed for completion of this practicum. 4 Make and Package a Corsage (75 points 20 minutes) Make and package a $15 corsage. The type of corsage and information about the corsage will be announced by the event coordinator in charge at the beginning of the practicum. All pant and nonplant materials needed to construct and package the corsage will be provided. Participants should be knowledgeable and posses skills in the use of glue in making a corsage. Each participant will be allowed 20 minutes to complete the construction of the corsage and complete an itemized bill for the corsage constructed. 5 6 Asexual Propagation of Plants (75 points 10 minutes) Each participant will be provided the parent plant materials and all other materials needed to propagate plants asexually. Using the available materials, participants will take five cuttings from the plant before them and stick them in a rooting media. Ten minutes will be allowed for completion of this practicum including the judging of the participant's performance in completing the practicum. Make a Bud Vase (75 points 20 minutes) Make and package a $15 bud vase. The type of bud vase and information about the bud vase will be announced by the event coordinator in charge at the beginning of the practicum. All plant and nonplant materials needed to construct and package the bud vase will be provided. Participants should be knowledgeable and posses skills in the use of glue in making a bud vase. Each participant will be allowed 20 minutes to complete the construction of the bud vase and complete an itemized bill for the bud vase constructed. 7 One On One Selling (75 points 10 minutes) Each participant will assume the role of a sales person in a floriculture business (grower, florist shop, garden center, etc.) a customer (judge) with a specific need will approach the participant. The participant will help the customer meet his or her need by using sales skills. All supplies, information and the business setting in which the participant works will be provided. Ten minutes will be allowed for this practicum. Of the 10 minutes, participants will be allowed five minutes for dialogue with the customer and completion of the sales form. Judges will be allowed five minutes to score the participant. Scoring criteria are presented on the selling OneonOne Practicum Rubric, which will be recorded by a judge. 4 of 9

8 Pinching Plants (75 points 10 minutes) A plant will be placed before each participant. The participant will be given instructions as to what they are to do to the plant by the event coordinator in charge of the practicum. Participants will be judged on the procedures they followed in pinching the plant. Ten minutes will be allowed for completion and judging of this practicum. 9 Handling a Hazardous Situation (75 points 20 minutes) Each participant will be presented with a hazardous situation that could develop in a floriculture business. The participant will be evaluated on his or her understanding of the problem, procedures and practices followed in resolving the problem. Twenty minutes will be allowed for this practicum. 10 Media Selling (75 points 20 minutes) Each participant will develop either a onepage sales brochure or a newspaper advertisement. Information and all materials needed to develop the brochure or newspaper ad will be provided. Twenty minutes will be allowed for this practicum. 11 Identifying and Controlling Plant Disorders (75 points 20 minutes) Each participant will be given a plant with a nutritional, environmental, disease or insect disorder. If the disorder is nutritional or environmental, the participant will identify the disorder and prescribe treatment to the customer. If a disease or insect causes the disorder, the participant will prepare and apply a treatment for the disorder. Containers marked with specific chemicals or chemical products (will contain water colored to resemble the products) will be available for the participant to prepare their recommended treatments and apply them. In addition to the above points, participants will be judged on the safety practices they follow while completing this practicum. Safety materials and equipment will be provided to each participant. 12 Handling a Customer Complaint (75 points 10 minutes) Each participant will assume the role of an employee in a floriculture business (grower, flower shop, garden center, etc..). A customer or potential customer who has a complaint will approach the participant. The participant will work with the customer in working out his or her complaint. 5 of 9

Phase 3 INTERVIEW FOR A JOB (100 POINTS) Each participant will appear before an employer (judge) for the purpose of interviewing for a position available in the employer's business. Specific information about the job for which the participant is applying will be announced in the schools registration packer. Participants will be given two job descriptions along with application forms to complete. Participants will be allowed to choose the job they wish to interview for and prepare their applications prior to participating in the practicum. Each Participant will be allotted 20 minutes prior to their interview to complete the job application. Each participant will be expected to prepare, prior to the event, a resume of their experiences and background to present to the judge at the time of the interview. This resume should include actual experience and education of the participant. Ten minutes will be allowed for this practicum. Participants will be allowed five minutes to complete the interview and three minutes for judges to score the interview. EMPLOYMENT LOCATIONS 1. Local Floral Shop Position requirements and responsibilities: Knowledge in basic floral design techniques, project construction and customer sales. Knowledge of cut flower care, material selection and product pricing would be valuable. 2. Technician Local Greenhouse / Nursery Outlet Position requirements and responsibilities: Basic plant care would include watering, fertilizing, transplanting, pesticide application and customer sales. Knowledge of fertilization calculation, tree measurement, growing medias, pinching and preparation of plants for shipment would be an asset. Experience with small gas engine equipment operation and maintenance would be needed. 3. Chain Store Garden Outlet Position requirements and responsibilities: Identification of bedding, house and nursery plants would be essential. Knowledge of design of indoor scaping and outdoor landscape would be needed. Plant handling, product display and sales would be daily responsibilities. 4. Plant Care Service Position requirements and responsibilities: A driver's license would be required. Basic knowledge of house plant care, watering and fertilization would be necessary. Identification of common plant pests and proper treatment would be a daily task. Knowledge of indoor scaping techniques would be a necessity. 6 of 9

5. Organic Greenhouse Position requirements and responsibilities: Basic knowledge of organic gardening and greenhouse practices would be required. Daily tasks would include: watering, pinching and preparation of plants for shipment. Knowledge in methods of organic pest control would be helpful. 6. Hobby Supply Chain Position requirements and responsibilities: Basic knowledge of floral design using artificial products would be a requirement. Experience in holiday display would be very valuable. A background in color coordination would definitely be considered an employability skill. 7. Local Rose Farm Position requirements and responsibilities: Knowledge of fertilization, irrigation, pest control and growing medias as would pertain to rose production is essential. Pruning, packing and shipping experience would be helpful. 8. Local High School Greenhouse Summer Caretaker Position requirements and responsibilities: Duties would include customer sales and basic plant care which entails watering, fertilizing, transplanting and pesticide application. Knowledge of fertilization calculation, growing medias and pinching of plants would be needed. Experience with small gas engine equipment operation and maintenance would be necessary. The ability to maintain and repair the greenhouse and control systems would be very valuable. Scoring Identification of Plant Materials. General Knowledge Examination Practicums. Interview for a Job.. Total Possible Individual Points Team Activity Possible Points.. Top 3 individual scores (1650 is max) Team Activity (400 is max) Max Possible Team Score Possible Points 200 100 150 100 550 400 Max Team Score 1650 400 2050 7 of 9

PLANT DISORDERS Nutritional & Environmental Disorders Cold temperature (freeze) Cold water damage Ethylene damage Insufficient water damage Iron deficiency Nitrogen deficiency Phosphorus deficiency Diseases Botrytis Gray mold Dampingoff Downy mildew Leaf spot (Black) Powdery mildew Root rot Rust Stem rot Tospovirus (INSV and TSWV) Insects & Pests Aphids Fungus gnats Leaf miner Leafhopper Mealybugs Scale Shore flies Snails/Slugs Spider mites Thrips Whiteflies 8 of 9

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FLORICULTURE 2017 2021 8 NATIONAL FFA CAREER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENTS HANDBOOK Floriculture Plant Identification List 101 Aechmea fasciata cv. Silver Vase Bromeliad 102 Ageratum houstonianum Ageratum 103 Alstroemeria hybrid cv. Peruvian Lily 104 Anemone coronaria Anemone 105 Anethum graveolens cv. Dill 106 Angelonia hybrid cv. Angelonia 137 Dendrobium cv. Dendrobium Orchid 138 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. Carnation 139 Dracaena cincta Red Edge Dracaena 140 Echinocactus cv. Barrel Cactus 141 Epipremnum aureum cv. Golden Pothos 142 Erica carnea cv. Spring Heather 107 Anthurium x andraeanum cv. Flamingo Plant 108 Antirrhinum majus cv. Snapdragon 143 Eucalyptus polyanthemos Silver Dollar Eucalyptus 109 Aphelandra squarrosa cv. Zebra Plant 110 Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine 111 Asparagus densiflorus Sprengeri Fern 112 Aster pringlei Monte Cassino Aster 113 Astilbe hybrid cv. Astilbe 114 Begonia x semperflorens cultorum Wax Begonia 115 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Tuberous Begonia 116 Caladium x hortulanum cv. Caladium 117 Calibrachoa hybrid cv. Million Bells 118 Callistephus chinensis cv. China Aster 119 Campanula hybrid cv. Campanula 120 Canna x generalis cv. Garden Canna 121 Capsicum annuum 122 Catharanthus roseus Vinca Ornamental Pepper Plant 123 Celosia argentea cv. Cockscomb 124 Chamaedorea elegans Parlor Palm 125 Chamelaucium uncinatum Waxflower 126 Cholorophytum comosum cv. Spider Plant 127 Chrysanthemum x morifolium Florist s Chrysanthemum 128 Clematis hybrid cv. Clematis 129 Codiaeum variegatum pictum Croton 130 Crassula argentea Jade Plant 131 Cycas revoluta cv. Sago Palm 132 Cyclamen x persicum cv. Florist s Cyclamen 133 Cymbidium cv. Cymbidium Orchid 134 Cymbopogon cv. Lemongrass (herb) 135 Dahlia hybrid cv. Dahlia 136 Delphinium consolida cv. Larkspur 144 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. Poinsettia 145 Eustoma grandiflorum Lisianthus 146 Exacum affine Persian Violet 147 Ficus benjamina cv Benjamin Fig 148 Ficus elastica cv Rubber Plant 149 Fragaria x ananassa cv. Strawberry Plant 150 Freesia x hybrida Freesia 151 Gardenia jasminoides Gardenia 152 Gerbera jamesonii Gerbera Daisy 153 Gladiolus x hortulanus cv. Garden Gladiolus 154 Gomphrena hybrid cv. Globe Amaranths 155 Gypsophila elegans cv. Baby s Breath 156 Hedera helix cv. English Ivy 157 Helianthus annuus Sunflower 158 Hemerocallis cv. Daylily 159 Hippeastrum hybrid cv. Amaryllis 160 Hosta cv. Hosta 161 Hoya carnosa Wax Plant 162 Hyacinthus orientalis cv. Hyacinth 163 Hydrangea macrophylla Big Leaf Hydrangea 164 Impatiens hybrid cv. Impatiens 165 Impomoea batatas cv. Ornamental Sweet Potato 166 Iris x xiphium cv. Dutch Iris 167 Senecio cineraria Dusty Miller 168 Justica brandegeana Shrimp Plant 169 Kalanchoe x blossfeldiana cv. Kalanchoe 170 Leucanthemum x superbum Shasta Daisy 171 Leucospermum hybrid cv. Pin Cushion Protea 172 Liatris spicata Liatris

FLORICULTURE 2017 2021 9 NATIONAL FFA CAREER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENTS HANDBOOK 173 Lilium hybrid cv. Asiatic or Oriental Lily 174 Limonium sinuatum Statice 175 Lobularia maritima Alyssum 176 Maranta leuconeura Prayer Plant 177 Matthiola incana cv. Stock 178 Monstera deliciosa Split Leaf Philodendron 179 Narcissus hybrid cv. Daffodil or Narcissus 180 Nephrolepis exaltata cv. Boston Fern 181 Ocimum basilicum cv. Basil 182 Opuntia cv. Cactus 183 Paeonia cv. Peony 184 Paphiopedilum hybrid cv. Ladyslipper Orchid 185 Pelargonium x hortorum cv. Zonal Geranium 186 Pelargonium peltatum cv. Ivy Geranium 187 Pentas hybrid cv. Pentas 188 Petroselinum crispum cv. Parsley 189 Petunia x hybrida cv. Petunia 190 Phalaenopsis cv. Moth Orchid 191 Philodendron scandens oxycardium Heartleaf Philodendron 192 Pilea cadierei Aluminum Plant 193 Portulaca oleracea cv. Portulaca 194 Primula malacoides cv. Primrose 195 Ranunculus hybrid cv. Ranunculus 197 Rosa hybrid cv Hybrid Tea Rose 198 Rumohra adiantiformis Leatherleaf Fern 199 Saintpaulia ionantha cv. African Violet 200 Salvia splendens cv. Salvia 201 Sansevieria trifasciata cv. Snake Plant 202 Schefflera arboricola Dwarf Schefflera 203 Schlumbergera bridgesii Christmas Cactus 204 Sempervivum hybrid cv. Hens and Chicks 205 Senecio x hybridus cv. Cineraria 206 Sinningia speciosa Fyfiana Group cv. Florist Gloxinia 207 Solidago hybrid cv Solidago 208 Solenostemon scutellarioides Coleus 209 Spathiphyllum Peace Lily 210 Stephanotis floribunda Stephanotis 211 Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise 212 Syngonium podophyllum Nephthytis 213 Tagetes species cv. Marigold 214 Tradescantia zebrine Wandering Jew 215 Tulipa cv. Tulip 216 Verbena hybrid cv. Verbena 217 Viola x wittrockiana cv. Pansy 218 Zantedeschia hybrid cv. Calla Lily 219 Zinnia cv. Zinnia 196 Rhododendron simsii cv. Florist Azalea

FLORICULTURE 2017 2021 10 NATIONAL FFA CAREER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENTS HANDBOOK Floriculture Equipment and Supply Identification List 301 #100 Ribbon (satin, sheer, wired) 302 #3 Ribbon (satin, sheer, wired) 303 #40 Ribbon (satin, sheer, wired) 304 #9 Ribbon (satin, sheer, wired) 305 18Gauge floral wire 306 28Gauge floral wire 307 Anvilandblade pruner 308 Backflow preventer 309 Bouquet sleeve 310 Bulb planter 311 Cardette 312 Cell pack containers 313 Ceramic container 314 Chemical resistant gloves 315 Chenille stem 316 Coconut coir 317 Compressed air sprayer 318 Corsage box 319 Corsage pin 320 Corsage snips 321 Drip emitter, irrigation 322 Dry foam 323 Dust mask 324 Duster 325 Ellepot propagation cubes 326 Enclosure card 327 Fern greening pins 328 Fertilizer injectors 329 Floral adhesive 330 Floral foam 331 Floral knife 332 Floral preservative 333 Floral stem tape 334 Fogger 335 Gas mask 336 Glass vase 337 Glue gun 338 Glue pan 339 Glue sticks 340 Granular fertilizer 341 Greenhouse thermostat 342 Hanging basket 343 Hearing protection 344 Hookandblade pruners (bypass pruners) 345 Hose punch 346 Hose repair coupling 347 Hoseend repair fitting 348 Hoseend sprayer 349 Hoseend washer 350 Impulse sprinkler 351 Drip Irrigation tape 352 Irrigation timer 353 Mist nozzle (mist bed) 354 Nosegay holder 355 Nursery container 356 Oscillating sprinkler 357 Peat moss 358 Peat pots 359 Pest strips 360 ph testing meter 361 Polyethylene film 362 Polyethylene pipe 363 Pot covers 364 Propagation mat 365 Propagation trays 366 PVC (polyvinylchloride) pipe 367 PVC pipe cutter 368 Resincoated fertilizer 369 Respirator 370 Ribbon shears 371 Rice hulls 372 Rockwool propagation cubes 373 Rose and stem flower stripper 374 Safety goggles 375 Sand 376 Scoop shovel 377 Shade fabric 378 Sharpening stone 379 Sheet moss 380 Siphon injector 381 Soil moisture meter 382 Solenoid valve 383 Spaghetti tubing (1/4 diameter or less) 384 Spanish moss 385 Sphagnum moss 386 Spray suit 387 Square point (flat) shovel 388 Styrofoam 389 Surestik cling 390 Tulle 391 Vermiculite 392 Water breaker 393 Water picks 394 Water soluble fertilizer 395 Water tubes 396 Waterproof container tape 397 Wire cutter 398 Wooden pick 399 Wrist corsage holder

Floral Arrangement Practicum Rubric 100 POINTS Possible Score Excellent Good Needs Improvement Member Score Arrangement 85 Category interpretation 7 15 points 6 10 points 0 5 points Balance 7 10 points 4 6 points 0 3 points Creativity 7 10 points 4 6 points 0 3 points Depth Focal emphasis Line Mechanics Scale Unity 7 10 points 7 10 points 7 10 points 7 10 points 4 5 points 4 5 points 4 6 points 4 6 points 4 6 points 4 6 points 2 3 points 2 3 points 0 3 points 0 3 points 0 3 points 0 3 points 0 1 points 0 1 points Itemized List of Costs 15 Price range 4 5 points 2 3 points 0 1 point Identification and accuracy 7 10 points 4 6 points 0 3 points TOTAL (100 points possible) EXPLANATION OF FLORAL ARRANGEMENT TERMS Category Interpretation: Design follows objective scenario given Balance: Physical and visual Creativity: Artistic inventiveness Depth: Placement of materials at different levels throughout the arrangement Focal Emphasis: Design has one area of design that attracts the eye to it Line: Movement Mechanics: Professional techniques and application Scale: Proportion Unity: Cohesiveness of design Judge s Judge s Signature Date

Floral Arrangement Itemized List of Costs Quantity Flower/Foliage Unit Cost Total TOTAL FLOWER/FOLIAGE MATERIAL COST Quantity Material Used Unit Cost Total TOTAL HARD GOODS COST Total Plant Material Cost Total Hard Goods Cost Container Cost Sub Total TOTAL ARRANGEMENT COST* *Participants will be provided the retail price of flowers and foliage that they will use in their arrangement by the event official at the beginning of the practicum. The markup is built into the retail price of the flowers and the foliage used in the arrangement.

Job Interview Practicum Rubric 100 POINTS Introduction Excellent Good Needs Improvement Member Score Initial presentation Eye contact Handshake Gives name States why here 8 10 points 4 7 points 0 3 points Knowledge of job Resume Typed Completeness Content/Accurate 11 15 points 6 10 points 0 5 points Application Legibility Completed Knowledge of the floriculture industry/job 8 10 points 4 7 points 0 3 points Tell me about yourself. What skills do you have for this job? What are your experiences relating to this job? Response to questions What are your weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? Personality Why should I hire you over someone else? How would you handle a customer complaint? BONUS: Would you hire this person? 13 20 points 7 12 points 0 6 points 11 15 points 6 10 points 0 5 points Confidence Enthusiasm Poise Appearance 11 15 points 6 10 points 0 5 points Posture Closure ( Thank you ) Asks for the job or a decision date 11 15 points 6 10 points 0 5 points TOTAL SCORE (100 points possible) Judge s Judge s Signature Date

OneonOne Practicum Rubric 75 POINTS Excellent Good Needs Improvement Member Score Took initiative 9 11 points Student started dialogue, greeting and/or introduction given 5 8 points Dialogue required prompting by judge 0 4 points No introduction given, no dialogue started by student Communicated effectively 9 11 points Modeled active listening skills and asked appropriate questions 5 8 points Did not ask enough questions or had to be prompted by judge 0 4 points Student did not ask any questions Exhibited ambition and efficiency 9 11 points Student able to gauge customer service and move further with the sale 5 8 points Judge had to help, offer suggestions to accomplish the sale 0 4 points Low energy and judge had to pull information from student Diplomatic and courteous 9 11 points Displayed proper customer service, used polite terminology 5 8 points Sometimes displayed proper customer service skills 0 4 points Did not display proper customer service or polite terminology Knew merchandise, prices and policies 9 11 points Explain accurately what options were available while using correct terminology 5 8 points Was able to explain partial information/options to judge 0 4 points Did not give correct information about selling options Accuracy of information collected 9 11 points Order form filled out correctly with all required information 5 8 points Missing some information or some information listed incorrectly on order form 0 4 points Order form not filled out or filled out incorrectly Closed sale properly 7 9 points Student tried to increase the sale, displayed proper customer service, offered a thank you 4 6 points Did not increase sales or did not say thank you 0 3 points Did neither up sale or offer thank you TOTAL SCORE (75 points possible) Judge s Judge s Signature Date

Potting of Young Plants Practicum Rubric 100 POINTS Excellent Good Needs Improvement Member Score Potting Process Selection of plugs or liners 5 6 points 3 4 points 0 2 points Proper planting depth 6 8 points 3 6 points 0 2 points Labeling of plant/pot 5 6 points 3 4 points 0 2 points Correct growing medium level in pot 5 6 points 3 4 points 0 2 points Plug or liner arrangement and angle 5 6 points 3 4 points 0 2 points Firmness of growing medium 5 6 points 3 4 points 0 2 points General appearance (free from handling damage) 56 points 34 points 02 points Response to questions 5 6 points 3 4 points 0 2 points TOTAL (100 points possible) Judge s Judge s Signature Date

Making a Mixed Combination Planter Rubric 75 POINTS Excellent Good Needs Improvement Member Score Selection of products 6 8 points 3 5 points 0 2 points Preparation of plant materials 6 7 points 3 5 points 0 2 points Labeling of combo 7 10 points 4 6 points 0 3 points Balance 9 12 points 5 8 points 0 4 points Design 11 15 points 6 10 points 0 5 points Attractiveness 10 13 points 5 9 points 0 4 points Pricing 7 10 points 4 6 points 0 3 points TOTAL SCORE (75 POINTS POSSIBLE) Judge s Judge s Signature Date

Mixed Combination Planter Itemized List of Costs Quantity Plant Material Unit Cost Total TOTAL FLOWER/FOLIAGE MATERIAL COST Quantity Material Used Unit Cost Total TOTAL HARD GOODS COST Total Plant Material Cost Total Hard Goods Cost Container Cost Sub Total TOTAL MIXED PLANTER COST Date

Making and Packing a Corsage Rubric 75 POINTS Excellent Good Needs Improvemen t Member Score Wiring, taping and/or gluing 11 15 points 6 10 points 0 5 points Use of ribbon 7 10 points 4 6 points 0 3 points Design 11 15 points 6 10 points 0 3 points Wearability 7 10 points 4 6 points 0 3 points Packaging 4 5 points 2 3 points 0 1 points Pricing (accuracy of pricing identification) 7 10 points 5 8 points 0 4 points Pricing 7 10 points 4 6 points 0 3 points TOTAL SCORE (75 points possible) Judge s Judge s Signature Date

Corsage Itemized List of Costs Quantity Flower/Foliage Used Unit Cost Total TOTAL FLOWER/FOLIAGE MATERIAL COST Quantity Material Used Unit Cost Total TOTAL HARD GOODS COST Total Flower/Foliage Material Cost Total Hard Goods Cost TOTAL CORSAGE COST Date

Asexual Plant Propagation Rubric 100 POINTS Excellent Good Needs Improvement Member Score Proper sanitation and equipment use 4 5 points 2 3 points 0 1 point Selection of cuttings 4 5 points 2 3 points 0 1 point Making cuttings 5 6 points 3 4 points 0 2 points Preparation of cuttings for sticking in growing media 56 points 3 4 points 0 2 points Use of rooting hormone 4 5 points 2 3 points 0 1 point Selection of growing media 5 6 points 3 4 points 0 2 points Sticking of cuttings in growing media 5 6 points 3 4 points 0 2 points Cuttings labeled correctly 4 5 points 2 3 points 0 1 point Response to questions 5 6 points 3 4 points 0 2 points TOTAL SCORE (100 points possible) Judge s Judge s Signature Date

Disorder Practicum Scorecard Member Answer Possible Points 1. Classification #: 1 2. Classification #: 1 3. Classification #: 1 4. Classification #: 1 5. Classification #: 1 6. Classification #: 1 7. Classification #: 1 Member Score Member Answer Possible Points 9. Classification #: 1 10. Classification #: 1 11. Classification #: 1 12. Classification #: 1 13. Classification #: 1 14. Classification #: 1 15. Classification #: 1 Member Score IDENTIFICATION 1 Aphids 2 Black Leaf Spot 3 Botrytis Grey Mold 4 Cold Temperature (freeze) 5 Cold Water Damage 6 Dampingoff 7 Downy Mildew 8 Ethylene Damage 9 Fungus Gnats 10 Insufficient Watering 11 Iron Deficiency 12 Leaf Miner 13 Leafhopper 14 Mealybugs 15 Nitrogen Deficiency 16 Phosphorus Deficiency 17 Powdery Mildew 18 Root Rot 19 Rust 20 Scale 21 Shore Flies 22 Snails/ Slugs 23 Spider Mites 24 Stem Rot 25 Thrips 26 Tospovirus (INSV and TSWV) 27 Whiteflies CHEMICAL CONTROL 1 Fungicide 2 Insecticide 3 Miticide 4 Mulluscicide 5 No Treatment Listed 8. Classification #: 1 CLASSIFICATION: 1 Diseases 2 Insects/Pests /Mites 3 Nutritional/Environmental TOTAL POINTS 75 CULTURAL CONTROL 1 Apply Complete Fertilizer 2 Correct/Adjust Temperature 3 Correct/Adjust Watering 4 Ladybird Beetles 5 Nematodes 6 Parasitic Wasps 7 Predatory Mites 8 Reduce Relative Humidity 9 No Treatment Listed

Pinching Plants Rubric 50 POINTS Excellent Good Needs Improvement Member Score Selection of plant part to pinch 8 10 points 4 7 points 0 3 points Use of proper procedures in making pinches 8 10 points 4 7 points 0 3 points Made proper pinches 8 10 points 4 7 points 0 3 points Overall effect of making pinches 8 10 points 4 7 points 0 3 points Answered questions correctly 8 10 points 4 7 points 0 3 points TOTAL SCORE (50 possible points) Judge s Judge s Signature Date

Hazardous Situation Rubric 75 POINTS Excellent Good Needs Improvement Member Score Utilize proper personal safety precautions 4 5 points 2 3 points 0 1 point X 4 Utilize proper safety procedures in clearing up the situation 4 5 points 2 3 points 0 1 point X 5 Proper disposal of problem materials 4 5 points 2 3 points 0 1 point X 4 Utilize proper followup procedures 8 10 points 4 7 points 0 3 point TOTAL SCORE (75 possible points) Judge s Judge s Signature Date

Media Selling Practicum Rubric 75 POINTS Excellent Good Needs Improvement Member Score Identified and appealed to target group 9 12 points 5 8 points 0 4 points Informed the consumer 7 9 points 4 6 points 0 3 points Creativity 7 9 points 4 6 points 0 3 points Easy to read or view 7 9 points 4 6 points 0 3 points Presented one idea 7 9 points 4 6 points 0 3 points Contained essential information 7 9 points 4 6 points 0 3 points Grammar, spelling, accuracy 7 9 points 4 6 points 0 3 points Proper use of space and format 7 9 points 4 6 points 0 3 points TOTAL SCORE (75 possible points) Judge s Judge s Signature Date

Team Activity Rubric Indicator Very strong evidence of skill 5 4 points Moderate evidence of skill 3 2 points Weak evidence of skill 1 0 points Points Earned Weight Total Score Established team leadership role One member seemed to assume leadership and others cooperated. One member seemed to assume leadership. No leadership role(s) were established. X 5 Member participation in planning activity All members participated in discussion before work began. Limited member discussion occurred before work began. No member discussion occurred before work began. X 10 Developed a workable plan Duties were assigned, and all had equal parts. Duties were assigned, and all had near equal parts. Duties were not assigned, and participation varied. X 10 Membership responsibilities were outlined and assigned Material was organized prior to commencing activity Member participation in carrying out activity functions Followed proper procedures in carrying out activity Quality of activity product Responsibilities were assigned with interaction between members. Material was organized and distributed. All members participated with leadership pro vided. All activities resulted in completed product. Products exceed minimum industry standard. Responsibilities were as signed with little interaction. Most material was organized. All members participated. Most activities resulted in completed product. Products meet minimum industry standards. Responsibilities were not verbally assigned. Material was left as presented until needed. One or more members had almost no participation. Some activities resulted in completed product. Products below industry standard. X 5 X 5 X 10 X 15 X 20 TOTAL POINTS (400 possible points) Judge s Judge s Signature Date